Fuel Helmets Equipment recall

Recalled May 22, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18E036000 · Fuel Helmets

Hazard

A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Fuel Helmets will notify owners and replace the helmet, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Fuel customer service at 1-855-355-3835.

Units

20,009 units

Description

Fuel Helmets (Fuel) is recalling certain Open Face helmets, part number SH-OF0016 in size Large and SH-OF0017 in size Extra Large manufactured June 2015-April 2017. The affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

What to do

Fuel Helmets will notify owners and replace the helmet, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2018. Owners may contact Fuel customer service at 1-855-355-3835.

Product

Fuel Helmets SH-OF0016 · Fuel Helmets SH-OF0017

Manufacturer(s)

Fuel Helmets

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →